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Clearly a Le Male derivative, the parallels are unmistakable.
Since everything seems to be a big mush, differentiating it is naturally an olfactory masterpiece, especially since I smell more than the listed fragrance notes.

When I first sprayed it, I thought: "Wow, not so bad, has something fresh, floral, slightly fruity" ... well, what a letdown - that impression fades as quickly as it came.
After that, the olfactory bulb only perceives the notes described above. Amber and vanilla make Gaultier² a warm winter fragrance that would be excellent for women. This vanilla strongly reminds me of Christmas time when it smells of Vaillekipferl on every corner or the widely popular vanillin when baking. Subtly, I also perceive a kind of bitter almond scent, but that could just be a figment of my imagination due to the associated Christmas scent.
However, the musk note prevents a free pass for women.

However, I am quite unsure to whom I should confess my love:


Gate 1: The Huppifluppi metrosexual/homosexual faction

Gate 2: The guys with open shirts and a little chain around

or one might prefer the brown envelope and decide entirely against it.

Thus, women would then have the "honor" of completely seizing this perfume for themselves. For my part, I think this perfume would suit women better than the average guy, but one must also concede exceptions here. Feminine men are certainly capable of wearing this EDP and simultaneously labeling Gaultier² with a unisex status.

In conclusion, I would certainly like to sniff this scent on a woman once, but then please in moderation - otherwise, there is a heightened risk of headache. I would rather advise men to reach for Givenchy PI or Molinard Homme II.

Since I received another sample delivery and found a copy of Michalsky Men in it, I have to share my thoughts here as well.
I've come across this perfume before, but only during a price comparison between Douglas and private sellers on eBay.

The bottle radiates a certain coolness and strength. It looks as if the container has imploded, which could explain the dents.

MM knocks on the nasal gate with a fresh, sour note. Pepper also joins the pool of scents and lightly tingles in my nostrils.
The described rose note from Apicius doesn’t come through for me, but I do perceive a floral pattern. Unfortunately, I can't describe which individual green nuances these are.

As it develops further, a true potpourri of olfactorily perceivable substances reveals itself. A balsamic hint settles over the wrist, a warm breeze of lavender floats by, and a resinous note also makes its presence known. All these mentioned fragrance notes are unfortunately only perceptible for a fraction of the time. Perhaps my perception is now influenced by reading the fragrance pyramid, but those who feel addressed can form their own judgment.

I would describe the base note as somewhat woody, as if an old wooden table has just been freshly polished. The old wood brings in the cedar scent, and the polishing agent adds the freshness kick of vetiver, without any chemical undertones. I don't perceive the supposedly contained balsamic sweetness of patchouli at all - which is a shame because this would make Michalsky Men a potential must-buy scent for me.

There are strong similarities to other perfumes; the first one that came to mind was Red Vetyver by Montale. However, I prefer Red Vetyver due to its more authentic, clearer, and heartier composition. Michalsky Men stays more in the background and is less "In Your Face" than the red one from Montale.

All in all, MM is a nice, not too intrusive scent that doesn’t need to hide. I would recommend it most for the warmer seasons as it radiates a certain basic freshness. I can only confirm its suitability for the office, as already noted below.

So here we go... after several attempts to get acquainted with this individual scent, it's finally time for a summary. At first, I was quite sure: "The scent suits me," but then I became skeptical again. Overall, I tested it 4 times and came to a different conclusion each time.

Regarding the perfume, the fragrance pyramid sounds really delicious, and when I read mint, it becomes hard to resist the urge to test it. The top note starts off on my skin very strongly with citrus hints, a lovely mix of grapefruit and lemon, but mint is desperately elusive.
The curious thing is - on my skin, the top note fades within 1 minute, yet on a test strip, it lasts a good 5-10 minutes.
As for the further development, I'm unfortunately too subjective, as I neither like coriander nor rhubarb. There used to be rhubarb pie, and I always just nibbled on the dough back then.
Coriander and rhubarb are very noticeable, and regardless of whether I like the scent of rhubarb or not, it smells very authentic. However, the subsequent base note has a failure rate of 50%. Vanilla and amber did not even reach my nostrils during the 4 test runs. For my part, I perceive nutmeg and also a hint of cedar, which complements the heart note excellently.

Conclusion:
So, it's not a bad scent in itself, but extensive smelling and letting it develop is necessary again. The fresh top note and a spicy-warm heart/base note make Live Jazz a fragrance that seems to be made for summer evenings. However, users should be aware that LJ polarizes in both positive and negative ways - but that's the case with all scents that aren't too light; tastes are famously different.

When the forest spirit is let loose, it probably smells like this.
A smoky cool morning in a fir forest. The mist is drifting through, the fire is out, and hey, here comes the Springensfeld - that's what you think with the described scent notes. But it turns out quite differently...

On my skin, I don't like this concoction at all. Today I tried it again on a test strip. You immediately smell an extreme pepper note as well as nutmeg. Both are so clear, distinct, and pure as if the spice cabinet had been submerged in it. In contrast, it seemed to me that there was an extremely herbal smell on my skin.
The heart note is mysteriously almost completely swallowed up. As Apicius already wrote, you only perceive incense and leather very slightly. For the average person like me, who is not a super nose, sniffing it becomes an olfactory challenge.

The playful guessing continues in the base note. No signs of vanilla - that would probably be rather out of place. The combination of vetiver/patchouli
is, I think, very rarely encountered. This perfume promises a lot - perhaps even too much?!
As cat lovers, we should train a little stinker that reacts to certain notes. This would significantly simplify the differentiation.
In summary, one can say: Minor changes throughout, spicy notes, a daring combination of components, and a cool, fresh effect at the beginning make Nuit des Sens a controversial scent. It is advisable to test thoroughly, as not every nose will grant this perfume a pass.

I'm generally not a fan of aquatic scents, but one should at least test everything; curiosity wins anyway.
As for the scent itself, it doesn't offend. The question that arises for me right from the start is: "What kind of fragrance note is Arctical supposed to be?". The Essence enters the scene with a crisp freshness; in the first 5 minutes, I also catch a hint of something subtly fresh-fruity (possibly blueberry) - but it seems to prefer hiding in a dark corner of the bottle. From now on, it's a dry spell for all fragrance lovers who enjoy a diverse perfume. The heart and base notes hardly change anymore; you can sense them, but you can't sniff them out.
Pine? Roger!
Balsam? Check!
Frankincense? Black pepper?.... System.ERROR!!!

All in all, it's a light, fresh, and unobtrusive little water.
Of course, it doesn't replace a freshly washed shirt, but for the office, after sports, or in summer, it's certainly sufficient - though I'm sure there are more outstanding highlights in that sector.
Just right for all Ernies who are bullied by colleagues or bosses like Stromberg because of their armpit sweat and the resulting smell :P